The Controller is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and maintaining the integrity of financial data. This role works closely with executive leadership to support financial reporting, controls, and operational decision-making.
This is a highly hands-on, operational role requiring a “player-coach” mindset and offers the opportunity to grow into broader finance leadership responsibilities over time. The Controller will both lead and directly execute core accounting functions in a lean environment.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, A/R, A/P, payroll, and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
- Own the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, financial statements, and variance analysis against budget and prior year
- Oversee and directly process the company’s bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution
- Manage cash flow, including daily cash monitoring, A/R and A/P oversight, and short-term forecasting
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate historical data, variance analysis, and financial insights
- Develop and maintain financial models and reporting tools to support business operations and decision-making
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and maintain strong internal controls
- Partner with department heads to monitor and manage operating expenses against budget
- Maintain and optimize financial systems (including QuickBooks), ensuring data integrity and efficiency
- Prepare and present financial reports and insights to the executive team
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with a proactive, hands-on approach and ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating reliability and accountability
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational capabilities
- Proven ability to analyze and solve complex, multi-layered problems
- Professional presence with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to lead by example
Qualifications:
- College diploma or equivalent experience required
- CPA designation preferred
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Strong project management and prioritization skills
- Experience working in a hands-on, independent role within a lean environment
- Proficiency with QuickBooks and ADP preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and best practices Salary range: $160,000 - $175,000 commensurate with experience
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With showrooms in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Atlanta, Place is the brainchild of innovator and entrepreneur Leah Justman. Envisioning a showroom where emerging brands would be professionally nurtured and retailers would be professionally cared for; Place opened its doors in the heart of Los Angeles’ fashion district in 2005. Now home to brands including ASTR, Bec & Bridge, Magali Pascal, En Saison and more; our showroom’s business has always been to make your business a success. Whether you’re looking to introduce your inventive new line to buyers, or you’re looking to be the first on the block to carry the trends of tomorrow; you’ll find your place, in ours. Our visibility at fashion trade shows from coast to coast keeps us at the forefront of industry trends. We’ve created an infamous identity at trade shows like Project, and Coterie and have continued to please buyers from the most reputable major accounts. Our exquisite client-centric services keep us at the forefront of retailers’ minds. Place offers careers highlighting the most desired positions in the fashion industry. With departments in sales, communications, and operations, we cover all aspects of the industry. With our coveted brands and high volume accounts, we offer growth and many opportunities within the company. Place is always looking for the perfect candidates to join our strong and committed team. So, take a look around for now and we’ll look forward to meeting you at our Place very soon. www.placeshowroom.com
